Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Estádio do Dragão where FC Porto play host to Penafiel. A crowd of 20,496 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Porto and Penafiel are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Sebastiao Bento.


0.00
FC Porto start the match!
4.30
Edmundo Guerrero comes in with a late challenge on Dominic Young. The referee calls over Edmundo Guerrero and shows him a yellow card! Dominic Young gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
8.12
Cristiano Jardim chips the ball to his team mate, Edgar Moutinho. Showing composure, Edgar Moutinho plays the ball forward to Rafael Ramos. Rafael Ramos lofts in a cross ball towards Mario Faria. Mario Faria powers a header at goal. Mario Faria scores for FC Porto!!
14.58
Edmundo Guerrero sees a break and surges forward. Edmundo Guerrero makes a probing pass between the defence to Richard James. Richard James tries a spectacular strike but slams it into the crowd!
26.45
Alberto Costa clumsily knocks into Alberto Antunes. The referee brings Alberto Costa to one side and gives him a warning! Alberto Antunes runs off the knock.
27.38
Ian Kanu chips the ball to his team mate, Alberto Costa. Alberto Costa tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Kristinn Ingi Hallfredsson manages to gather it.
33.10
Rodrigo Jesus knocks the ball to his team mate, Mario Faria. Mario Faria knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.06
Kevin Walker makes a probing pass to Edmundo Guerrero. Edmundo Guerrero chips the ball to his team mate, Hugo Loureiro. Hugo Loureiro whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Costa. Alberto Costa powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Kristinn Ingi Hallfredsson.
35.17
Ian Kanu takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Kristinn Ingi Hallfredsson scoops up the ball.
38.32
Edmundo Guerrero runs straight at the opposition's defence. Edmundo Guerrero whips in a cross ball towards Ian Kanu. Ian Kanu makes a convincing header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
39.12
Hugo Loureiro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard James. Richard James plays a one-two with Alberto Costa and rushes in on goal... Richard James muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Jorge Antunes.
44.45
Edgar Moutinho threads a neat ball through to Rafael Ramos. Rafael Ramos shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
Noel Fadel threads a neat ball through to Ricardo Montero. Ricardo Montero lofts in a cross ball towards Richard James. Richard James makes a looping header on goal but it's a woeful effort!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Porto appear unchanged since the first half. Penafiel also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Penafiel kick off and get the second half underway!
51.40
Noel Fadel decides to run forward with the ball. Noel Fadel whips in a cross ball towards Hugo Loureiro. Hugo Loureiro knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
54.42
Alberto Antunes hits a low pass to Dominic Young. Dominic Young makes a simple pass to Mario Faria. Mario Faria whips in a cross ball towards Djezon Laigle. Djezon Laigle connects with a diving header. David Charlton manages to gather it.
55.02
Cristiano Jardim flicks the ball to his team mate, Jorge Antunes. Jorge Antunes passes the ball forward to Edgar Moutinho. Edgar Moutinho tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
57.55
Alberto Antunes sees space and advances. Alberto Antunes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dominic Young. Dominic Young shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
59.53
Dominic Young chips the ball to his team mate, Antonio Valente. Antonio Valente shoots from outside the area but it misses the target by a large margin!
61.46
Alberto Antunes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dominic Young. Dominic Young makes a probing pass to Rafael Ramos. Rafael Ramos whips in a cross ball towards Djezon Laigle. Djezon Laigle knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by David Charlton.
62.30
Rodrigo Jesus takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Hugo Loureiro chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
63.19
Alberto Antunes surges forward with the ball. Alberto Antunes shoots from distance but David Charlton is on top of it.
72.45
Rodrigo Jesus flicks a high pass forward to Edgar Moutinho who brings the ball under control. Edgar Moutinho kicks a strong pass forward to Antonio Valente but the referee indicates it's offside!
75.51
Stefano Agliardi hits a low pass to Ian Kanu. Ian Kanu flicks a high pass forward to Richard James who brings the ball under control. Richard James makes a great pass forward. Edmundo Guerrero runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
83.43
Edmundo Guerrero knocks the ball forward to Ian Kanu. Ian Kanu kicks a strong pass forward to Richard James but the referee indicates it's offside!
85.29
Alberto Costa makes a probing pass to Edmundo Guerrero. Edmundo Guerrero whips in a cross ball towards Richard James. Richard James flicks the ball with his head. Kristinn Ingi Hallfredsson manages to gather it.
87.28
Noel Fadel controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Richard James. Richard James shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
89.30
Kevin Walker makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ricardo Montero. Ricardo Montero plays the ball forward to Richard James. Richard James plays a scrappy one-two with Hugo Loureiro and stumbles forward towards the goal... Richard James takes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 7
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 4 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 2
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 54.5454545454545 vs 45.4545454545455
Play Area
Home team third: 33.77%, Midfield: 38.96%, Away team third: 27.27%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Hugo Loureiro of Penafiel

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
8
4. Jorge Antunes (DEF)
6
5. Rafael Ramos (MID)
7
6. Dominic Young (MID)
7
6
8. Rodrigo Jesus (MID)
6
6
10. Djezon Laigle (ATT)
6
11. Mario Faria (ATT)
8

0
13. Diogo Moreira (MID)
0
0

2. Jose Assou (DEF)
6
3. Kevin Walker (DEF)
6
6
7. Ian Kanu (MID)
7
8. Noel Fadel (MID)
8
9. Hugo Loureiro (ATT)
9
10. Richard James (ATT)
9
11. Alberto Costa (ATT)
6

12. Carlton Mercer (DEF)
0
13. Colin Dalglish (ATT)
0
14. Andy Hall (MID)
0